Bob Trevino Likes It

In search of a father figure, a young woman befriends a stranger on Facebook

"...Directed by: Tracie Laymon. Starring: Barbie Ferreira, John Leguizamo, French Stewart, Lauren 'Lolo' Spencer and Rachel Bay Jones...."

March 28, 2025 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

A Mardi Gras Pre-Party, Improvised Intimacy, and More Recommended Events

Allow us to help sort your weekend out

"...Sunrise, when American student Jesse (Ethan Hawke) convinces a French woman named Celine (Julie Delpy) to debark for a..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Night Call

A Belgian locksmith has one night to recover cash he unwittingly helped steal

"...Petula Clark on “La nuit n’en finit plus,” the French-language revamp of “Needles and Pins,” a song that Belgian..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

A Traveler's Needs

Isabelle Huppert stars as an eccentric French tutor in Hong Sang-soo's latest

"...together, Claire's Camera. Instead, for their third outing, there’s simply the enigma of Iris, a French woman who has..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Xmas Bazaars, Xmas Movies, Xbox Parties, and More Recommended Events

Get your weekdays planned out

"...the Highball. THIS Queer Film Theory 101 screening is simply a time for you to enjoy Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Fantastic Fest Review: The Draft!

Indonesian metahorror takes a loving stab at tropes

"...of the Dead was in comparison to its ham-fisted French remake, Final Cut. Suitably, both films have played at..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...the Robertson/Stuart & Mair Historic District (roughly between the French Legation and the Texas State Cemetery) had neighbors up..."

Sept. 6, 2024 News Feature

Sirocco and the Kingdom of Winds

Seussian fairy tale from GKIDS about two sisters who turn into cats

"...and Maurice Sendak) with a dash of Jazz Age French poster art. After all, this dusty fantasyland didn't spring..."

Aug. 16, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Youth Theatre, Late Movies, Brat Dances, and More Recommended Events

It's not scorching! Get out while you can!

"...edge overweighs hints of misogyny in this New Queer French Cinema classic.   – Richard Whittaker It’s Me I’m..."

July 26, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Queens, Kings, and More Events to Help You Celebrate This Weekend

Movies, theatre, classes, dancing, and more reasons to get out

"...but also an appetizer that’s literally just amazing Texas French Bread sourdough and butter? Why attend this public wine-tasting..."

June 14, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, June 7-13

"...SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If you simply let the natural flow take you where it will..."

June 7, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Gasoline Rainbow

A new addition to the semi-improvised “kids on a road trip” genre by the directors of Bloody Noses, Empty Pockets

"...three young brothers spend one night wandering through the French Quarter, their personalities revealed by their interactions with and..."

May 17, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Sentimental Family Band Isn’t Hung Up on the High Times

The softie ex-art-rockers arrive at Austin’s honky-tonk revival

"...we’re gonna do, for the intermediate advanced dancers, or simply the brave.”..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Review: Murray’s Tavern

A great hangout, maybe not a great restaurant

"...visit to Murray’s on a Saturday night; it was simply seething with people. There were people at high-top tables,..."

March 22, 2024 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Invader

Chicago-set horror from the director of Offseason.

"...breakthrough, he's played around with wildly varying styles (the French New Wave in Darling, Sixties exploitation in Psychopaths, Seventies..."

March 15, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Luv Doc: Smells Like Gold Bond

Wear something extra sexy ... with a plunging neckline

"...can’t just roll over and let the weirdness die simply because we’re feeling judged. Gross. What is this? Dallas?..."

March 8, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

The Taste of Things

Charming touching tale of love between two middle-aged chefs in 19th-century France

"...From its English-language title, French-Vietnamese filmmaker Trần Anh Hùng’s The Taste of Things (La..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Juliette Binoche and Trần Anh Hùng Sample The Taste of Things

The ingredients of the lauded French romance about cooking

"...Passionate Epicure), The Taste of Things focuses on a French kitchen in 1885, and on cook Eugénie (Juliette Binoche,..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Kimberley Jones’ Top 10 Films of 2023

"...2) Maestro Simply, the moviemaking that most made my heart sing this..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Screens Feature

Review: Penfold Theatre’s ‘Art’

New version of Yasmina Reza’s satire remains hysterically timely

"...look at how we value art and friendship by French playwright Yasmina Reza, is one such gift...."

Nov. 10, 2023 Arts Post by Jasmine Lane

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, October 20-26

"...multi-faceted characters dealing with fascinating dilemmas, I turn to French novelist Honoré de Balzac (1799–1850). I feel a kinship..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

The Secret Splendors of Black Emanuelle

New box set and a special AFS screening set to reappraise the Italian sexploitation series

"...Emanuelle film [just] presume they're just rip-offs of the French Emmanuelle films, and they're completely different."..."

June 9, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman

Animated Haruki Murakami adaptation finds his fabulist tendencies

"...French animated feature Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman (originally titled Saules..."

June 2, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Joyland

Tragedy in Lahore as wants and needs are sacrificed for propriety

"...tragedy Joyland first-time director Saim Sadiq isn't interested in simply telling a story of sexual and social liberation. It's..."

May 5, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Best Things We Saw at Austin Psych Fest 2023

Toro y Moi, Automatic, and more highlight homegrown festival’s return

"...visa issues and 2016 due to weather, the long-sought French dream pop figure ideally fulfilled the festival relaunch concept...."

May 1, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

The Five Devils

Scents unlock memories and secrets in this French drama

"...drama from Ava director Léa Mysius. Initially, scent is simply a trigger for 8-year-old Vicky (Dramé), whose sense of..."

March 31, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Rodeo

Tale of a French bike gang gets revved up by a vibrant performance

"...the club who was kind to Julia instead of simply being ambivalent or cruel. His accident will haunt her..."

March 24, 2023 Movie Review by Alejandra Martinez

SXSW Music 2023: The Best Things We Saw on Wednesday

A primo Tiger Den showcase, iLe, Hermanos Gutiérrez, and more

"...Diosa boomed orchestral as a septet that included a French horn. Despite meaty 35/40-minute sets, this ritmo juggernaut only..."

March 16, 2023 SXSW Post by Julian Towers

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...Whereas some New Yorkers bask in minimalism, Brooklyn's Godcaster simply wallows in excess. By way of capricious cacophony, the..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Restaurant Review: 1417 French Bistro

Timeless, comfy French cuisine takes hold in the heart of Bouldin

"...chef Kyle Mulligan subsequently rebranded the restaurant as 1417 French Bistro in summer 2022, in homage to the beloved..."

Feb. 24, 2023 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

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